E.H. Harriman: Master Railroader

by Lloyd J Mercer

Overview

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781587981609
Publisher:	Beard Books, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/01/1985
Pages:	204
Product dimensions:	5.54(w) x 8.58(h) x 0.53(d)

Table of Contents

	List of Tables	vii
	Chronology	ix
Chapter 1	Introduction	1
Chapter 2	The Harriman Business Career	8
Chapter 3	Learning the Business: The Illinois Central, 1883-1909	24
Chapter 4	Applying the Lessons: The Union Pacific, 1897-1909	49
Chapter 5	Combining Systems: The Southern Pacific, 1901-1909	67
Chapter 6	Captain of Finance: The Northern Securities Company and Its Aftermath	88
Chapter 7	Looting or Improved Management? The Chicago & Alton	104
Chapter 8	Minor Plays: The Kansas City Southern, the Baltimore & Ohio, and the Erie Railroad Company	126
Chapter 9	Under Attack: The ICC Investigation 1906-1907	144
Chapter 10	Lessons for the 1980s and Beyond	160
	Notes and References	169
	Bibliographical Essay	172
	Index	183
	About the Author	188